LA0170 over Red Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI East of I-49 · Structure no. 040900960110031
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0170 over Red Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0170 over Red Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,329 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0170 over Red Bayou built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0170 over Red Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0170 over Red Bayou carry?
About 1,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0170 over Red Bayou?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns LA0170 over Red Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.